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EA53 SZC

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

48,407 mi
Last recorded48,407 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 SZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 48,407 miles

Engine oil leak from the camshaft cover gasket area

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front sub-frame rear mounts to the floor pan corroded / will most likely require repair before the next MOT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 47,105 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 46,128 miles

Both front sills / floor pan slightly corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in the nearside and offside front suspension strut top mounts

Pass 5 Oct 2020 45,205 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 44,647 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 43,125 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 41,785 miles

Oil leak ()

Some corrosion to floor pan nearside front and offside front.

Fail 17 Oct 2017 41,770 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure leaking power steering fluid. (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded and holed. (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Some corrosion to floor pan nearside front and offside front.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 39,766 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 37,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4.3.1 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 5.3.0 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner rack arm slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2014 36,362 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 34,563 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 32,650 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 30,616 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 30,616 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 28,452 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 26,595 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 24,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 22,191 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 20,259 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 16,312 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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EA53 SZC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 47,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA53 SZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EA53 SZC registered?

EA53 SZC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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